INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Novak Djokovic came to California with big plans and high hopes. He would play the so-called Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami for the first time in seven years, hopefully to have some success after a solid few weeks of practice.

Lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp scored a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win over 24-time Major champion Novak Djokovic in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open 2025 on Saturday, March 8.

Novak Djokovic's unexpected defeat at the Indian Wells ATP Masters by Botic van de Zandschulp was marked by 37 unforced errors. However, Carlos Alcara

On the latest edition of the 'Nothing Major' podcast, former American ace John Isner analyzed the Spaniard's chances in California this year: "I think Carlos is the big favorite in this edition as well. He won this tournament two years in a row, and the surface favors his game, despite the organizers deciding to change it this year.

Amid fitness concerns, Novak Djokovic will begin campaign at Indian Wells Open 2025 against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp.

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

The 40-time Masters 1000 champion was ousted in his opening match in tennis paradise on Saturday, falling in three sets to giant-killing Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an

Carlos Alcaraz comenzó con el pie derecho la búsqueda del tercer cetro consecutivo en el Abierto de Indian Wells. Para Novak Dokovic, el

Novak Djokovic faced an unexpected defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round of Indian Wells. Despite a strong comeback in the second set, Djokovic couldn't maintain his momentum, ultimately losing the decider.